Sweet and Sour Meatloaf

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My tried-and-tested Sweet and Sour Meatloaf recipe is my favorite ever version of this American classic. I guess every family has a different way to make meatloaf.

My nanna cooked hers very plain, while my grandma could knock an army out with the amount of onion and garlic she added to hers! My mother-in-law makes a real juicy one with lots of tomato. My mom and I came up with this recipe together after trying so many variations over the years.

Meatloaf can be a heavy dish, so we upped the sugar and vinegar levels to add sweet and sour notes that work great against the beef. The onion, mustard and tomato add their own punchy flavors, making the whole thing super tasty and delicious!

To make Sweet and Sour Meatloaf, you will need the following ingredients:

So, how to make Sweet and Sour Meatloaf?

Steps to make Sweet and Sour Meatloaf

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Heat the oven

Preheat oven to 350°F.

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Combine the ingredients

Add the beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, onion, seasoning and half of the tomato sauce to a large bowl. Mix until well combined.

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Prepare the meatloaf for baking

Tip the meatloaf mixture into a loaf tin and press it down, making a channel around the edges for the sauce to be poured into.

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Bake the meatloaf

Bake the meatloaf for 40 minutes.

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Make the sauce

In the meantime, place a small pan over a medium heat. Add the rest of the tomato sauce, along with the sugars, mustard and vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil and then take off the heat.

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Add the sauce

After 40 minutes, take the meatloaf out of the oven and pour the sauce over the top. Return to the oven and cook for a further 20 minutes.

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Serve

Leave the meatloaf to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

This Sweet and Sour Meatloaf certainly packs a punch! What do you think of my family’s favorite recipe? I’d love to hear your thoughts below or tag #cookmerecipes in your meatloaf posts!

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.